AIUB’s core functions—teaching, research, and community outreach—are integral to fostering the creation of new knowledge. At AIUB, research plays a pivotal role in advancing innovation across disciplines such as science, technology, engineering, business, and social sciences. The university is committed to delivering quality education by integrating modern teaching tools and providing comprehensive support for research initiatives. AIUB is committed to ensuring that research activities are conducted in accordance with Institutional Review Board guidelines.
Some of the Aims of Research Activities at AIUB:
- To fulfill social responsibilities through knowledge and skill development.
- To promote research that enhances teaching, learning, and societal well-being.
- To disseminate research outcomes to stakeholders.
- To foster collaborative research initiatives.
- To secure research grants from various funding sources.
- To integrate research into the core activities of the university.
- To align undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral research with national priorities and SDGs.
To fulfill the research objectives and enhance research environment and facilitate research activities, university has established the following structures:
- Central Research Policy (CRP)
- Central Research Committee (CRC)
- Faculty Research Committees (FRC)
Central Research Policy and Committee (CRP and CRC)
AIUB’s research policy adopts an institutional approach to facilitate collaboration between faculty members, students, and stakeholders, including other universities, industries, and research organizations. The policy outlines research guidelines, funding opportunities, and incentives while ensuring effective dissemination and transfer of research findings. The university provides necessary facilities, resources, and recognition to encourage research with national and international significance, particularly in areas aligned with sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Faculty Research Committee (FRC)
The FRC promotes high-impact research by providing an environment conducive to innovative research across
various academic disciplines. The committee aims to address global challenges, support sustainable
development, and enhance the university's academic and societal impact. It encourages collaboration
among faculty, students, and external partners in research endeavors.
FRC Objectives:
- To explore relevant issues for improving curricula, teaching methods, and university operations.
- To enhance faculty research capabilities and produce high-quality research outputs.
- To exhibit research output on global research platforms such as Scopus index, ORCID, Google Scholar., Academia, research gate etc.
- To foster publication in reputable international journals.
- To foster collaborative research within and outside the university.
- To contribute to academic, policy, and societal advancements.
- To seek external funding to further validate and expand research efforts.
Research Grants and Support
It encourages the faculty members and students to engage in impactful research through various funding
mechanism, including:
- Travel Grant and Registration Fees for Conference
Available to full-time employees to support research-related fare and registration fees, fostering professional development and enriching the university’s research community. - Research Grant for Journal Publication
Full-time academic employees are eligible for grants as Article Processing Charge (APC) to support the publication of research in Scopus indexed journals. The grant is available to employees with at least two years of continuous service and is subject to approval based on the quality and impact of the research. - Funding for Research Projects
Each year AIUB allocates a portion of its annual budget for research grants for selected research projects, administered by the CRC under the supervision of the Vice Chancellor. Faculty members or relevant experts may apply for research grants. The grant supports both individual and collaborative research projects.
- Research Incentives for Faculty
The university awards incentives based on the merit of research outputs, including publications in Scopus-indexed journals and patents. Incentives are determined by the CRC and FRC based on the policy and are intended to encourage high-quality research that advances both academic and societal goals. - Research Grant for Students
Based on the quality and impact of the research the students are eligible to apply for research grants for journal publications and conference papers presented in reputed conference endorsed by respective faculty.
**For further details employees and students are referred to the respective Dean’s Office and Office of Research.
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